Exemption of ₹3,200 per month is still exempted from transport allowance of salaried disabled employees in the new regime. Perhaps this is the only exemption allowed to pwd in this regime.
With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: 6290527506 ----- Original Message ----- From: KONGALETI SATYANARAYANA To: [email protected] Cc: Mister Kayne Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Call to Action: Disability Tax Deduction Missing in the New Tax Regime – Let’s Advocate Together Dear Mister Kayne, Thank you for raising this critical issue regarding the new tax regime. Your advocacy for the restoration of deductions under Section 80U and 80DD is essential for the community. In addition to the points you mentioned, I would like to bring attention to the status of the transport allowance exemption for persons with disabilities. There was a proposal to provide tax relief of up to ₹8,000 per month in non-metro cities and up to ₹16,000 per month in metro cities. While this provision was included in the draft guidelines, it appears to have been removed from the final rules that were officially published and implemented. It seems that this specific omission has not yet been widely addressed. I initially hoped the draft provision would be maintained, but unfortunately, it was excluded from the final version. If anyone in the community has further information regarding whether this allowance remains available in any capacity, or can provide clarity on why it was removed from the final guidelines, please share your insights. Best regards, KONGALETI SATYANARAYANA thanks and regards, Kongaleti Satyanarayana Reddy On Thu, May 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM Mister Kayne <[email protected]> wrote: Dear Access India Community, I am writing to draw attention to an important issue that directly impacts persons with disabilities across India and to seek the collective voice of this community in addressing it. Under the old income tax regime, persons with disabilities were eligible for a meaningful and much needed deduction under Section 80U (and Section 80DD for dependents). This provision recognized the additional, ongoing costs associated with disability—such as assistive technology, personal assistance, accessible transport, and healthcare—and offered some financial relief. However, under the new tax regime, these disability specific deductions have not been carried forward. As a result, persons with disabilities are now required to forgo this benefit entirely if they opt for the new regime, despite the fact that the lived costs of disability have not reduced—in many cases, they have increased. This effectively places persons with disabilities at a disadvantage within a tax system that is otherwise positioned as “simpler” and “more equitable”. I believe this is a matter that deserves collective advocacy. What I am requesting from the community: • Raise your voice on the absence of disability deductions in the new tax regime • Share data, resources, articles, personal narratives, and impact analyses that demonstrate why this deduction is essential • Help collate a strong, evidence backed representation that can be communicated to the relevant governmental authorities (Ministry of Finance, CBDT, and policy advisory bodies) • Explore whether this can be taken up through formal memoranda, consultations, or pre budget representations This community has consistently played a powerful role in shaping accessibility and inclusion discourse in India. A unified, well articulated ask—grounded in rights, equity, and lived experience—can make a difference. If there are existing efforts already underway on this front, I would be grateful to be pointed to them. Otherwise, I am happy to collaborate in helping initiate and organize next steps. Looking forward to your thoughts, guidance, and support. 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